Blue Collar Bereans

In the Blue Collar Bereans' Reformation Celebration, Nate and Scott discuss the differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics and why it matters. In part two they wrap up their discussion on the foundational issue of authority, and get into why the difference in authority matters, and the Bible's teaching on the Gospel, and specifically justification by faith alone. 

Intro - 00:00;

Reminder to like our FB page, email us, review/rate us - 1:04;

Jumping back in where we left off - 2:10;

Review from last time - 2:18;

What does Jesus think about traditions - 3:18;

Scripture is our infallible authority - 8:03;

Why does it matter? - 10:48;

Justification by faith alone - 18:28;

+ 2 Corinthians 5:21 - 19:52;

+ Isaiah 53:5, 11-12 - 20:08;

+ Ephesians 2:8-9 - 22:06;

+ God will not share His glory - 26:54;

+ Romans - 27:17;

+ But what about James 2:24? - 30:27;

We want you to believe the Gospel - 38:57;

Outro - 39:57

Sources: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/roman_catholicism/scripture-and-tradition/

The Roman Catholic Controversy written by Dr. James White

Preparing for Eternity written by Mile Gendron

This AOMin episode came out the day after we recorded and fits perfectly with this episode of the BCB .

Podcast - Luther: In Real Time

Related content from Ligonier Ministries

https://www.ligonier.org/learn/topics/justification/

https://www.ligonier.org/learn/topics/roman-catholicism/

Justified In Christ edited by K. Scott Oliphint

Good News written by Dr. John MacArthur

The Gospel According to Jesus written by Dr. John MacArthur

The Gospel According to Paul written by Dr. John MacArthur

In the Blue Collar Bereans Reformation Celebration, Nate and Scott discuss the differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics and why it matters. In part one they discuss the foundational issue of authority. 

Intro - 00:00;

Thank you & please review/rate us - 1:16;

Introducing the topic - 3:24;

We are discussing this out of love - 4:34;

A Little Background - 6:29;

Some silly caricatures - 9:01;

The foundational issue - 10:29;

Who can interpret the Scriptures? - 12:37;

Who made the Canon? - 18:36;

What came out of the Reformation - 20:45;

Traditions - 22:25;

Outro - 27:39

Sources: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/roman_catholicism/scripture-and-tradition/

https://www.amazon.com/Roman-Catholic-Controversy-James-White/dp/1556618190/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3S93X2QM0UJ4J&dchild=1&keywords=roman+catholic+controversy&qid=1603501245&sprefix=Roman+Catholic+Contr%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Preparing-Eternity-Mike-Gendron/dp/0615921248/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2S65XDGKX0VRX&dchild=1&keywords=preparing+for+eternity+mike+gendron&qid=1603501299&sprefix=Preparing+For+Ete%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-1

This AOMin episode came out the day after we recorded and fits perfectly with this episode of the BCB .

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luther-in-real-time/id1533005518

In this episode of the Blue Collar Bereans, Nate and Scott move on from discussing how all the crazy news articles we have seen in 2020 are not signs of the end, and they discuss what these events should remind us of, and how we should live in light of what the Bible tells us about the end and Jesus' return.

Intro - 00:00

Picking up from last time - 00:35;

What we are to remember - 1:05;

We should expect suffering - 2:23;

Our hope is not in this world - 6:45;

Living in view of what’s to come - 7:52;

If this is not your hope, why? - 17:53;

This hope effects how we live -19:30

Outro - 22:01

With all the crazy news that has come out in 2020, thus far, some are asking if these are signs of the End-Times. On this episode of the Blue Collar Bereans, Nate and Scott discuss why these are not signs of the End-Times, and what we should remember as we think about all the news that has come out over the last few months. 

Intro - 00:00

IT’S THE END! - 1:03;

Are these End-Times Signs? - 4:15;

Scott’s Confession - 5:30;

Where Nate’s At - 6:26;

Mark 13:1-23 - 8:03;

Outro - 24:41

In this episode Nate and Scott continue to discuss how to distinguish which faith/religion is true and which ones are not.

Intro - 00:00;

Like Our Facebook Page, Give Us a Review, or Email us - 00:42

Facebook.com/bluecollarbereans - - [email protected]

Back on topic - 2:13;

Common Push Back - 2:37;

Can Other Religions Stand Up to the Truth Test? - 3:22

https://carm.org/how-do-we-know-christianity-true-and-we-are-not-deceived

The Uniqueness of Biblical Christianity - 5:30;

Why Are There So Many Flavors of Christianity? - 7:36;

What About the Books Left Out of the Bible? - 15:02

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Revisited-Establishing-Authority-Testament/dp/1433505002/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+canon+revisited&qid=1600132120&sr=8-1

https://www.ligonier.org/store/the-new-testament-canon-dvd/

https://www.ligonier.org/store/the-question-of-canon-paperback/

How Can We Tell What Is True Christianity With All the Varieties Out There? - 24:10

https:www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBscIEWc9i8

Outro - 32:58

In this episode Nate and Scott begin to discuss how to distinguish which faith/religion is true and which are not. 

Intro - 00:00;

Apologetics - 00:44;

Nate’s Personal Story - 6:39;

People Innately Know - 8:21;

Seeing Evidences Through Our Worldview - 13:00;

Apologetics vs. Evangelism - 14:42;

Why Does It Matter? - 15:39;

A Biblical Worldview - 20:29;

Outro - 26:51

In this episode Nate and Scott continue to discuss how to deal with conflicts.

Intro - 00:00

Introducing the topic - 00:42;

Some recap from Part 1 - 1:21

The danger of the internet - 4:29;

Conflict with unbelievers - 10:33;

The necessity of humility - 13:10

- Psalm 18:27

- Psalm 147:6

- Matthew 23:12

- James 4:6-10

- James 4:1-2;

Should we argue publicly? - 17:24;

Our goal is to be like Christ - 22:03;

Outro - 23:14

In this episode Nate and Scott discuss how to deal with conflict with other Christians.

Intro - 00:00;

Big announcement - 00:34;

Introducing the topic - 1:26; 

Nonnegotiables (1 Cor. 15:3-5) - 1:49;

Secondary things - 11:15;

Tertiary things - 13:24;

Romans 14 - 16:23; 

Romans 14 & 1 Corinthians 8-10 - 23:05;

Talk through the issue - 25:43;

When we just can't agree - 28:40;

Outro - 31:42

Nate and Scott continue to discuss their differences on how we should apply Romans 13 in our American context, while also continuing the discussion on the statement released by John MacArthur and the elders of Grace Community Church, in Sunny Valley, CA., on why they are defying the orders of their governor.They also look at an article by Phil Johnson to help shed light on the decision by Grace Community Church. 

Nate and Scott discuss  what they have worked through since the beginning of the COVID-19 shutdown, and where they are now. Within this conversation Nate and Scott discuss the statement released by John MacArthur and the elders of Grace Community Church, in Sunny Valley, CA., on why they are defying the orders of their governor. Nate and Scott also discuss how Romans 13, and the Christians submission to the governing authorities, should be applied today.